Vietnamese Level A1 – Elementary

An A1 level of Vietnamese would be sufficient for very simple interactions, for example as a new visitor in Vietnam. An A1 level would not be sufficient for other academic or professional purposes. Someone at the A1 level in Vietnamese can interact with other people in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

The official can-do statements are broken down into smaller chunks for teaching purposes. This more detailed skill breakdown can help you assess your own Vietnamese level. It can also help a teacher assess a student’s level. For example, a student at the A1 level in Vietnamese will be able to:

• Use basic greetings
• Introduce yourself simply
• Introduce family and friends
• Make simple orders for food at a restaurant or for take-out and pay for your bill
• Address your favorite foods
• Locate your home and give simple directions
• Talk about daily activities in simple language
• Able to arrange meetings with friends and colleagues
• Talk about your hobbies and make plans for free-time activities with friends or colleagues
• Give a simple description of the weather and suggest activities according to the forecast
• Discuss your holiday plans and tell friends and colleagues about your vacation afterwards
• Talk about your feelings and give reasons and simple explanations

Progress will depend on the type of course and the individual student. Students can expect to reach the A1 level in Vietnamese with approximately 30-50 lessons of cumulative instruction.